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HG51 DFF

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,644 mi
Last recorded173,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 173,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 173,956 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 169,630 miles

Offside Rear brake internals noisy when wheel spun

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers

Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing extreme inner edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 163,179 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ether ATF or power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minimal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minimal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive either ATF or Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner and outer secondary treads 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tested in wet and icy condition

Pass 3 Feb 2020 149,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 140,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,074 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offsifde & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offsifde & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,084 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at connection to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,712 miles

Slight oil leak. Possibly from gearbox ?

Very slight play in rear anti-roll bar ns mounting bush.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,109 miles

Both front indicators bulbs show pale yellow light, advise renew bulbs.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 93,109 miles

Both front indicators bulbs show pale yellow light, advise renew bulbs.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,020 miles

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings v_front and w_rear

Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,020 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings v_front and w_rear

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,462 miles

Chilseat fitted to nsr adult belt.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,147 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR DROP LINK...

Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,827 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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HG51 DFF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG51 DFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG51 DFF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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